Diversity Our people are as diverse as our capabilities

Simply saying that we appreciate diversity means nothing if we don’t live and breathe it. ORAU, in its management of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for the U.S. Department of Energy, champions diversity in not only its people but also in the scope of capabilities that are called upon to achieve the ORISE mission.

By reinforcing our award-winning commitment to diversity through a focus on enhancing recruitment methods for underrepresented groups, as well as by operating a strong diversity program for employees that includes training, educational programs, and awareness events, we continue to benefit from a highly skilled workforce that provides exceptional quality products and services to DOE. 

It is our priority to ensure that employees have the opportunity to work and develop in an environment that is uninhibited and free of harassment or discrimination, and we strive to maintain a workplace that promotes creativity, rewards excellence, and encourages employees to respect and accept differences. 

As a result of these efforts, ORAU has been consistently recognized as a top diversity employer.

  • 2023 Best of the Best Employer by Black EOE Journal
  • 2023 Best of the Best Employer by HISPANIC Network Magazine
  • 2023 Best of the Best Employer by DIVERSEability Magazine
  • 2023 Best of the Best Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine
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ORISE attends SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference

Representatives from ORISE spoke with nearly 300 attendees, students, graduates, representatives from DOE and other sponsors, and career and diversity staff from multiple universities at the 2023 National Diversity in STEM Conference. The conference, presented by the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), has been recognized as the largest STEM diversity event in the country and is focused on bringing together participants seeking to advance their academic and professional paths in STEM.